New Zealand Immigration

Applying for a skilled migrant visa for New Zealand is a cumbersome process. A range of steps is involved during the whole process.The New Zealand Skilled Migrant points system is designed to allow Expressions of Interest to be ranked in order so that the New Zealand Immigration authorities can make invitations to apply for residence to those migrants who can offer the most to New Zealand.

NEW ZEALAND IMMIGRATION

New Zealand is one of the most naturally beautiful and scenic countries in the world. It is also one of the safest and peaceful countries in the world to live in. New Zealand shares a special bond and friendly relationship with Indians. Indians are respected in NZ for their hard work, talent and rich cultural heritage.

New Zealand immigration system like a few other countries work on points based system in which factors such as your age, education, work experience, occupation, language skills, job offer etc is given a consideration.

In the points based system currently into effect, If you score 160 points and above, you will able to migrate. Your chances of migration will increase If you have either A) an employment job offer for a

THE PR PROCESS OF NZ REQUIRES YOU TO FULFIL CERTAIN CONDITIONS:

Be under 55 years of age

Have a job offer in a skilled occupation (For a work permit)

You need to have desired skills to do a job in your chosen occupation.

Need to medically fit and have a good character.

YOU NEED TO CHOOSE THE CATEGORY OF VISA YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR AMONGST VARIOUS OPTIONS AVAILABLE:

Work to Residence

Study to migrate

Partner Visa.

Residence from work category

Refugee claim and status.

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Points are awarded for age, having family members in New Zealand, your employment, previous work experience, and qualifications. You will need to meet the minimum threshold of 100 points to be able to lodge an Expression of Interest.

TO BE ELIGIBLE

You must be under 56 years of age; You, or you and your family, must meet all health, character and English ability requirements; and You must be able to meet a pass mark of 100 points in the Points System to register an Expression of Interest.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Applicants under the Skilled Migrant category, including those aged 16 or over who are accompanying you to New Zealand, will need to meet these English language requirements./p> Age: Max 30 points

CLOSE FAMILY

10 points for close family in New Zealand.

SKILLED EMPLOYMENT

50 points: job offer

50 points: working in a skilled job in New Zealand for less than 12 months

60 points: working in a skilled job in New Zealand for more than 12 months.

BONUS POINTS

10 points: work in an identified future growth area

10 points: work in an area of absolute skills shortage

10 points: work in a region outside Auckland

20 points if partner has a skilled job or job offer.

WORK EXPERIENCE IN SKILLED EMPLOYMENT

10 points: 2 years

15 points: 4 years

20 points: 6 years

25 points: 8 years

30 points: 10 years.

BONUS POINTS FOR WORK EXPERIENCE IN NEW ZEALAND

Five points: one year

10 points: two years

15 points: three or more years.

AND IF THE WORK EXPERIENCE IS IN AN IDENTIFIED FUTURE GROWTH AREA

10 points: 2 to 5 years experience

15 points: 6 or more years experience.

AND IF THE WORK EXPERIENCE IN AN AREA OF ABSOLUTE SKILLS SHORTAGE

10 points: 2 to 5 years

15 points: 6 or more years.

QUALIFICATIONS:

40 points: recognised level 4-6 qualification (e.g. trade qualification, diploma)

50 points: recognised level 7 or 8 qualification (e.g. bachelor degree, bachelor degree with honours)

60 points: recognised level 9 or 10 post-graduate qualification (masters degree, doctorate)

VISITOR VISA TO NEW ZEALAND

You do not need a visa to visit New Zealand if you are: A New Zealand or Australian citizen or resident A UK citizen and/or passport holder (you can stay up to six months) A citizen of a country which has a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand (you can stay up to three months). If you don’t meet the above, then you’ll need a visitor visa, which allows you to holiday in New Zealand for up to nine months. The fastest and easiest way to apply for a visitor visa is online. From 1 October 2019, visitors from visa-waiver countries must request an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) prior to coming to New Zealand. You may also have to pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). For more information on the ETA and IVL, visit Immigration New Zealand. Before travelling to New Zealand, you need to make sure your passport is valid for at least three months longer than your expected departure date. If you come from a country that needs a New Zealand visa to enter, please be sure to apply in advance.

HOW TO APPLY FOR NEW ZEALAND TOURIST VISA

A general visitor visa (tourist visa) will normally allow you to stay in NZ for 3 months

TO MEET FRIENDS AND RELATIVES

To study in a course whose duration is less than 3 months

To perform in cultural events without any payment

To play sports without any payment

To undertake a business meet

To undergo medical treatment

TRAVEL TO NEW ZEALAND AS A VISITOR MUST BE TO

Visit as a tourist, see friends and relatives.

Study (one course of up to 3 months);

Play sport or perform in cultural events without pay;

TRAVEL TO NEW ZEALAND AS A VISITOR MUST BE TO

Visit as a tourist, see friends and relatives;

Study (one course of up to 3 months);

Undertake a business trip; or

Undertake medical treatment.

YOU MUST ALSO

Have a passport with a validity of at least three(3) months

Show a genuine purpose of visit

Prove that you are visiting only for a temporary visit and will be returning to your home country after your stay is over.

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